One of the most significant contributions to the country’s economic development is the Indian automotive and manufacturing industry. And currently, Anand Mahindra’s name stands out among all the well-known figures in the Indian automobile industry.
He is the chairman and managing director of Mahindra & Mahindra, the biggest automobile manufacturer in India. It means that Anand is among the people who have contributed to the growth of the nation’s startup industry.
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But he also has another identity and that is his philanthropist identity. He is known for his donations to various non-profit organizations and sectors. His seminars and talks became a source of inspiration for many people.
Anand Mahindra’s Twitter profile is also a gold mine since it is loaded with motivational posts and amazing tales of gifted people. The Mahindra group chairman makes it a point to recognize each brilliant individual he comes across on social media.
The 66-year-old industrialist is truly a savior for people, recognizing those who are true talents and honoring folks with employment or considerate presents.
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So, let’s have a look at such instances of Anand Mahindra going above and beyond to recognize potential:
1. When he assisted a woman from Mangalore in growing her food truck
Shilpa, 34, took the one lakh deposit she had saved for her son’s schooling in 2015, when her family was experiencing severe financial difficulty, and used the money to purchase a Mahindra Bolero pickup truck. She turned it into a food truck and began selling dishes across North Kannada.
During this time, a local person tweeted Anand Mahindra a photo of “Halli Mane Rotties,” and the noble businessman volunteered to assist Shilpa to grow her company.
A terrific story of entrepreneurship to end the week with.At Mahindra,we call this a Rise story. Am so delighted the Bolero played a small role. Can someone reach her & tell her I will personally invest in her expansion by supplying a Bolero for the second outlet she’s planning? https://t.co/1J4fcLxdUg
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 29, 2017
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I don’t think she wants or needs my charity. She is a successful entrepreneur. I am offering to invest in her expansion… https://t.co/1BSVcgHAtg
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) December 29, 2017
2. When he gifted a mini truck to the man who converted his auto into a “Scorpio”
A Twitter user shared a picture of a car whose rear end was altered to resemble the Mahindra Scorpio to Mahindra. Anand Mahindra chose to purchase that car for the corporate museum because he was so moved by the inventiveness.
Iconic. A way to ‘Rise.’ Thanks for sharing this.Can you help locate him? I’d like to buy it for our museum & give him 4 wheels in return.. https://t.co/uwQ5wYcDpW
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) March 19, 2017
Then, the business tycoon gave the man a brand-new Supro, a compact commercial four-wheeler from Mahindra.
Here’s Sunil, the proud owner of the 3 wheeler ‘Scorpio’, now a happy owner of a 4 wheeler. All thanks to you twitterati! (2/2) pic.twitter.com/5nb12j2dnj
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) May 3, 2017
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3. When he gave a cobbler a brand-new kiosk
Through social media, Anand Mahindra had been shown a picture of a cobbler who identified himself as the “doctor of hurt shoes.” Mahindra was so pleased with the marketing abilities that he enquired as to his whereabouts.
This man should be teaching marketing at the Indian Institute of Management… pic.twitter.com/N70F0ZAnLP
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 17, 2018
He was located by his team in Haryana, and he will now have his own kiosk.
Recall my tweet about Narseeji,the cobbler?Our team in Harayana met him&asked how we could help.A simple&humble man.Instead of asking for money,he said he needed a good workspace. I asked our Design Studio team from Mumbai to design a kiosk that was functional&yet aesthetic.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/Oefr69yAy1
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 28, 2018
4. When he gifted a Paralympian a Mahindra Thar to recognize his accomplishments
Anand Mahindra didn’t let them down when Twitterati flooded him with pleas to provide a car to Paralympian Mariyappan Thangavelu, who had won a gold medal in the high jump competition at the Rio Paralympics. He gave him a Mahindra Thar.
But am adding a gift of ₹10lacs from my personal a/c.His paralympian Gold was achieved against higher odds. His was a #Rise moment (2/2)
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) September 12, 2016
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5. When he assisted the internet’s favorite Idli Amma in registering a parcel of property in her name, in order to help build a brand-new home and kitchen
Idlis were sold by 80-year-old Idli Amma for only Re 1 for 30 years, including during the lockdown, earning her notoriety. Anand Mahindra intervened to “invest” in her business and give her assistance when her tale went viral.
Only rarely does one get to play a small part in someone’s inspiring story, and I would like to thank Kamalathal, better known as Idli Amma, for letting us play a small part in hers. She will soon have her own house cum workspace from where she will cook & sell idlis (1/3) https://t.co/vsaIKIGXTp
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 2, 2021
6. When he gives a couple 4 lakhs as they donate their savings
Anand Mahindra volunteered to pay the couple back after they spent their whole personal savings—a total of Rs. 4 lakh—on supplying meals to individuals during the lockdown.
Couldn’t bring myself to swipe down after seeing this.Don’t know many people-wealthy or otherwise-who’d donate their home savings for a cause. If the @timesofindia journalist who covered this vouches for its accuracy,it’ll be my privilege to compensate the couple for their loss. https://t.co/Rn8pyv6S5l
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) July 24, 2020
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🙏🏽 to the @MahindraRise team for understanding from Kamalathal how we can ‘invest’ in her business. She said her priority was a new home/workspace. Grateful to the Registration Office at Thondamuthur for helping us achieve our 1st milestone by speedily registering the land (2/3) pic.twitter.com/F6qKdHHD4w
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 2, 2021
The Mahindra @life_spaces team will soon start the construction as per Kamalathal’s requirement. Once again thanks to BharatGas Coimbatore for providing her a continued supply of LPG. (3/3) pic.twitter.com/NO6YtWr9b5
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) April 2, 2021
7. When he made the decision to pay for Aseesh Parihar’s schooling, who is the son of daily labor Shobharam
To assist his kid with his Class 10 extra examinations, Shobharam rode 106 kilometers, and his tale quickly gained popularity on social media. Anand Mahindra referred to Shobharam as a “heroic parent” and volunteered to pay for his child’s schooling after learning about the efforts.
A heroic parent. One who dreams big for his children. These are the aspirations that fuel a nation’s progress. At @MahindraRise we call it a Rise story. Our Foundation would be privileged to support Aseesh’s further Education. Could the journalist please connect us? pic.twitter.com/KsVVy6ptMU
— anand mahindra (@anandmahindra) August 20, 2020
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